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Three armed robbers were on Friday morning shot dead while one managed to escape in Tena area, Nairobi county.
Buru Buru DCI Jeremiah Ikiao said the suspects were spotted in a silver Toyota Axio by officers from Kayole police station, who began to pursue them.
"After pursuing them for 200 meters, a shootout ensued and three of the male occupants were shot dead on the spot while one managed to escape on foot armed with an AK47 riffle," Ikiao said.
The police boss said one AK 47 rifle, a Tokalev pistol, a magazine, three bullets and motor vehicle number plates (KBY 087L) were recovered during the 3am incident.
The police also recovered several vehicle ignition keys, seven motor vehicle switches and four mobile phones.
Ikiao said the bullets and rifle's magazine will be taken for ballistic examination as investigations have been launched.
The gang is believed to be behind motor vehicle thefts and robberies within the city and its environs.
The bodies were taken to the City Mortuary for identification and autopsy while a manhunt has been launched for the suspect who escaped.